I'd love to answer these questions for you! :)1. I'd say your blog is classified as a craft blog (though, I know you blog about much more than crafts!)2. I'm a big fan of vintage & visual inspirations!!3. Age group: 20-30, sahm, female, married!:)xx, Jamie

I would classify your blog as a fun mix of vintage, crafty, and family. I also like seeing the mix of it. It is nice knowing more than just here I made this or here I found this and what not. I am a Super awesome stay at home mom. I am 27 and have three kiddos ages 6,5 and 4. (soon to be 7,6 and 4). I have been married almost 8 yrs now.

I first found your blog through Red Velvet Art so I think I would classify it as a craft blog, although it's more of a lifestyle blog. I love just what you do know, although a little more crafting never hurt anyone. ;)

I am a soon to be SAHM (4 months) currently closing my design business of 4 years. I am 27 and have been married for 6.5 years, love to craft, decorate, and shop for vintage. :)

2. I like seeing a mix but I would also love to see more tutorials. :)

3. I 18 years old and I'm going to be a student to get my Associates in Graphic Design or Photography this October. I'm also going to be a stay at home mom starting in September (she isn't here yet lol).

1. Your blog is a mix of crafty inspiration and Mommy -ness! just a side note... my personal opinion... I like the mix of all of these... Blogs that tend to lean too personal all the time.. no inspirations just vent... can get over indulgent.. and blogs that are Crafty and inspiring... but don't share anything personal can become and stale and fake.. I dont have time to read many blogs... but i pop over to yours a few times a week... and I enjoy it! keep doing whatcha doin!

2. I visit because I like your inspirations and can relate as a WAHM.... I love your photos and projects too!

The day I discovered your blog (along with RVA - I wondered who that Rachel Denbow girl was that made the cute grey w/ yellow stitching quilt that was on sale...) I sat on my computer looking at every post in your archives. Only other time I did that was for Katie Did's blog. I love all the vintage fabric and antiques you find. But I especially love a good craft project idea =) Thanks for the endless amount of entertainment.

I would classify your blog as a lifestyle blog that is rich in visual elements, retro style and the musings of a modern, "hippie" mom. (I mean that in the most honorable, earth-respecting, thoughtful sense.)

I like what you are doing now...updates on your family life, style shots, crafty fun, etc.

I am a older mom (39) with two young kids (5 and 9 months.) I teach language arts to teens and love to craft, read, and work hard to be a mom who raises kind, creative, engaged children.

Love your blog and really enjoy the connection you have created with your readers.

I'd classify your blog as personal/craft/vintage... haha! I think you've struck a really nice balance between visual inspiration as well as your own personal stories and photos. I love seeing your home decor the best!

I'm married with 3 young children, all 5 and under. I consider this a mixed blog of crafts and family life. I do love when you post about the things that you make, but my favorite posts are your vintage finds and the photos you show of your home. I use as inspiration for decorating mine :)

I too love your blog so I am coming out of my "rarely comment" mode to answer your survey!

1) I would say it's a craft & (show & tell) thrift blog

2) I would like to see more craft tutorials!

3) I'm 31 so that puts me in the 30-40 age range (yikes!! what the hell?! Am I really old enough to be on that show about depressing old people "thirtysomething"?!)I work full time and have many crafty hobbies. Female, no kids, no fella. Geez... I'm getting more and more pathetic with every word I type!! :D

1. it falls under my "favorite blog to read" category...but i've already told you that. i know that doesn't help much though. it's a perfect mix of vintage, inspiration, crafting and family...i personally don't think it falls into just one category, and that's one of the things i love about it! it's always fresh.

2. as stated above i like that it's a good mix of all of the above..so if it were up to me, i'd have you keep it that way. although it would be cool to see some more tutorials :) yours are always so great!

1. Hmm crafty, inspirational goodness!! :-)2. Ohh I love tutorials - but a mixture of everything is great3. I'm in the 30-40 range. A part time working mum of two school aged girls. I am married and live in New Zealand.

2. Tutorials, I love your family posts too. There are a lot of crafty blogs that are beautiful and inspirational but I have no idea who is behind the blog. I love your decorating style, very approachable maybe you can give us some tips on that.

3. I am 28, graphic designer, married with two kids. During naps and in the middle of the night I crochet like a mad woman for my etsy shop. I love all things handmade.

Hi RachelI would put your blog in the Homey/crafty/family categoryI love the mix you have going at the moment but always love more tutorials.I am 24, married and work full time out of home. (cant wait for the stay at home mum time tho. :)Meeks xo

1. Inspirational. Listed under favorites in my reader. :)2. I love the mix you have going now. So fun to read.3. Early 30's (33... I can still say early right?!?) HA! Corporate girl here (otherwise known as IT geek). Married.

I haven't classified your blog in my favorite list...it stands alone, because it is a perfect mix of crafty, family, inspirational, etc.! I wouldn't change a thing & I thank you for it. I check in every day!

I find it so hard to classify these things but:1. Your blog inspires me with it's quirky crafty goodness. Is that a classification?!2. I love what you do. I discovered the joy of following blogs when I found RVA, you, Holly and Elsie on the same day, and you guys have been part of my life since! I now follow loads of blogs but will always, ALWAYS open and read any from you guys. It makes me crazily happy :)3. I'm single, 34, in New Zealand. I work promoting mission and getting people placements overseas. Craft & baking is my inspiration, if I ever get free time ;)Thanks for being part of my life!

1. I'd classify it as awesome. :) I'm not sure what else I'd classify it as...

2. I like the mix of everything. Hearing about your family adventurs is very inspiring to me and I love your vintage posts. I love DIYs. I could always have more of those.

3. I'm almost 26. I've been dating my boyfriend for 4 years and hope to have a family similar to yours someday. :) And I'm currently a part-timer working 2 jobs in the retail/banking world. I'd mainly classify my status as "looking for a career." I also have an Etsy shop that I'm trying to get on its feet.

1) an 'artsy' blog. Half vintage/pretty half DIYs. Love it!2) I really like all of the above. Seriously. But I do REALLY like your homemade crafts. No ones are as pretty as yours! :)3) I am a 25 yr old SAHM to 2 kids in the midwest.

It's a whole gamut of things, and I love it. I love your blog the way it is, I of course wouldn't mind more projects, but I love the photography that you do. I'm a student on cosmetology school, and I'm 23 almost 24 in August. married to an amazing geeky man and we have 1 little girl named Adelle. Your blog is one I view the most, I love it so much! have an awesome monday

hi, keep up the great work on your blog! it's such a lovely place to visit.

1. i see smile and wave as a 'creative lifestyle' blog.

2. a mix of everything you mentioned. i have to say, that while i enjoy a good tutorial, i rarely have the time to do them myself. but i love looking at the photos! more vintage love and vignettes are always a plus!

I see your blog as eclectic--a mix of family, vintage, and craft, with, I'd say, heavy emphasis on family life. I think the mix is great, though I wouldn't mind seeing more crafty projects--you have such a great eye!

I'm 35, a part-time on-line professor of English AND a stay-at-home-mom, as well as a "maker."

1. i think of your site as just inspiration. in sewing, thrifting, and vintage yummies!2. i love your tuts. and i couldn't do summer camp or home ec BUT hopefully i can let go of some $$ in the future and participate. i think its so cool that you do these online programs!3. im a 31 yo from batesville, arkansas. im married with 2 great kiddos and i work outside the home and craft, sew, paint as much as possible while im at home. i really enjoy your website and i think your just cute as a button momma!!!

I'm a 'save the best for last' kind of girl, and i always save your read for last in my reader *grin*i love the mix. my faves though are probaby your crafty projects/tutorials.i'm 24, married, practically begging the hubby for kiddos :)

I am 33, married for ten years, mom to one daughter (7). I work from home.

I love all three of the categories you posted about. I think you post just enough personal info about yourself/life that the reader can connect with you as a person, but you don't get too personal, which can be good! ;) I love the inspirations you post and I LOVE your tutorials.

I love your blog! I'd classify it as a creative blog, since it's more than a craft blog. I love seeing your vintage finds and tutorials. I especially like posts about your home decor. It's super inspiring, especially since I don't have the budget to go out and buy all new stuff for our home. You've really helped me foster a love for vintage housewares and the idea of filling my home with vintage and made over items. I'm a 23 year old married mama, working full time right now in a Montessori school and a soon to be graduate student. Margaret

love seeing your handmade goodies and style decor whether personal or in the home..nobody does it better and of course your photography always lifts me in so many ways..and I do love the way you incorporate "vintage"

I'm a medical technologist and mother of 5 ages 10 to 22 and in the older bracket almost 50..ugg and I truly love your blog!

Rachel-I read your blog EVERY SINGLE DAY! Smile and Wave is the first blog I look at every morning at work...and often throughout the day too! I feel like we are really good friends...I love all the family anecdotes, and REALLY love the vintage/thrifty stuff, photos and crafts/tutorials. I don't know what WAHM/SAHM means, but I am 30, married for 1 month and trying to get pregnant! I work full time at a children's museum, part time at a children's boutique and I have a crafty little business too! I love your inspiration! Thanks for everything Rachel!~Jessica

2. I love craft tutorials! I also love your vintage & visual inspirations, a LOT. Your family is so beautiful too, so leaving them out would be a shame. Can we have all 3?

3. I'm pushing 30 (yikes!), work full time (boo) and write full time for a couple of magazines (some day, that will be all I do!), married about a year ago, no kids yet, but 2 kitties and a 70 pound pup :)

I love reading your blog for what it is. A perfect family blog that makes me look forward to being a mom. Your mixture of topics is perfect. You're different from everyone else by not making it about crafting all the time.

I'm 21, about to turn 22 in a few days, legally single but have been with my boyfriend for over 3 years and i'm a student.

Love your blog, I've been following for a couple of years now. I would label your blog as art/craft/inspiration. I like seeing the mix of your vintage finds, creative endeavors, tutorials, and family life. I'm a stay home mom in my late twenties. I'm into photography, mixed media collage, sewing, and embroidery.

I classify you as an 'artsy peeps' kinda blog. You live an artistic life and so your blog is about that and it's many facets!

I like the mix. Tutorials are always fun, but a lot of work on your part.

I am a wife of 10 years. I have two black labs. No kids. Don't want them. Maybe one later, but no promises. I love creating and I love being inspired. I love etsy and discovering other artsy peeps. I'm 31 years old. I am into paper crafting, art dolls, photography, and other random stuff.

1. Hmmm...hard to categorize your blog, but that's why I like it! I would say crafty/vintage/SAHM inspiration. lol2. Love the mix of topics, but I wouldn't mind if you threw in another crafty tutorial here and there.3. I am in the 40-50 yr-old group (20-30 on the INSIDE lol), WAHM with 2 teenage boys.

1) i would say that your blog is crafty and creative :)2) i love the visuals (photographs) and DIY tutorials :)3) i am a 17 year old girl from south africa who only discovered this blog three days ago and absolutely loves it :) i am still a high school student

I think what makes your blog so fascinating is that it is just you sharing about your life, and that human element is what draws me in. I don't really know how I would classify it other than just a woman's blog about her loves and interests. And of course it helps that your blog is pretty to look at.

I am a stay at home mom, and I work from home as well. I sew woman's and children's clothing and bags, and I also am a photographer. I have a blog too. My little Piper girl is 14 months old.

Take care Rachel, I am really glad that you share your life with others.

1. I would classify this as a personal/lifestyle blog with a focus on crafts.

2. I love your projects and would like to see more!

3. Mid-20's, working, single lady with a sweet boyfriend.

I do want to say that I am probably in the minority of your readers, (since I am not married and do not have children) but I still really enjoy seeing the projects you do for/with your kids and all the family content in general. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself & family!

Happy to help! I'd class your blog as a crafty one and I like the mix you write about/share at the moment. The family anecdotes are especially adorable. I fit 20-30, working full-time, female, married.xx

Hi Rachel!I'm Heather and I live in Leeds (England.) Your blog is one of my favourites :)I would label it an inspirational blog, mostly crafty and always visually inspiring.I love reading about your family (I think you parenting style is ace) and I love seeing your vintage finds. I enjoy reading you craft tutorials as well.

I like to read a mix of all of the things you listed, perhaps a slight leaning towards family anecdotes.

I am 24 and I am married, attempting to buy a house, thinking of starting a family, and working as a temp in a bank :)

I hope that helps! oh and I have a blog as well, www.littletinbird.co.uk and my hobbies are crochet and photography. xxxx

hi there! i'd classify this blog as a good mix of fun, vintage-y, real life goodness. and i'd definitely like to see a mix of all of those things on the blog! I'm in the 20-30 group, a graduate student, female and in a relationship.

Fantastic blog, one of my favorites out there.1. I'd classify it as mostly a crafty blog. Of course there's lots more, but if I had to pick one that would be it. 2. I love tutorials, but I also love inspiration and looking at pretty things. I also REALLY appreciate family stories because I like to see other real Moms able to be creative and still spend quality time with their kids.3. 20-30, SAHM, female, married.

1. I would classify your blog as crafty with a side of vintage love from the perspective of a mom.

2. I love the craft tutorials and hearing about your family. We are about to have our first and hearing your stories about raising kids has been a great insight.

3. I'm 26, married with a little boy on the way (end of Nov). I work from home (real estate sales & marketing) and after about 6 months of maternity leave (can't wait!) I will continue to work from home.

I love your blog, one of my favs for sure! 1. Its hard to classify it into one category.. Its a crafty design blog with a side of family! 2. I would love to see more tutorials PLEASE!3. Im a 27yr old living with my boyfriend and our puppy in Chicago.. I love crafting an recently learned how to knit and now would love to learn to sew! Hopefully I will be taking your Home Ec class!!

Um I'm going to be the bad student and go out of order by answering the 2nd question first. I love the perfect little mix of everything you have goin' on here. I would classify it as a crafty blog. I am a SAHM who is in that 30-40 category although i am WAAAAYYY closer to the 30 point and had to write that b/c it makes me feel much better;) Married too:)

1. crafty momma blog sums it up perfectly! (sorry i can't choose between the crafty or the momma. you do both so well!)

2. i like a mix of everything. as a mom, i especially love to hear about your triumphs with your kids. it's uplifting and humbling to hear that other moms have less-than-perfect days but also come up with really creative ways to parent.

3. i am a (almost married) mom of 2, age 25. i am a graphic designer for a living but i crochet and do photography in my spare time.

Hi Rachel, thanks for asking for our input. I've been reading all the RVA ladies' blogs for a couple years now, and I have to say I love yours the most. I love your photos, your family updates and think you have a nice, well-balanced, well-rounded blog! Here's my answers.

1. Craft Inspiration

2. Please keep up the good mix you have going, some craft tutorials would be nice too :) I always love trying new things.

3. What age group/occupation/gender/family status are you? female, 30-40, work-part time in an office and freelance from home part time, Mom to an 8 year old and a 3 year old, married for 12 years!

I would say it's a craft/sewing blog most of all. I love everything you post, but I really love the sewing tutorials/projects or paintings or other crafty things you come up with. It's very inspiring for me. I'm 26 in 9 days, I'm married with 3 kids ages 6 to 2. I stay at home except 2 days a week help my husband out with his business. I love your blog for the creativity, but also because you have kiddos too. I don't know a lot of young moms with kids in my 'real' life! :)

I really like your blog the way it is. I'm sure I would be the one to classify your blog since I didn't know that there are classifications. A wife and mother to one child ( daughter)- I teach science - I'm 36.

One of my top ten favorite blogs...1. I say a little of everything although the tutes are my favorite!2. I'm in the 20-30 group, I work outside of the home, and am currently single. I love crafting and am very interested in your Home Ec class!Much love...Lauren

Hey Rachel,1.This blog is in my craft-blog folder. First, a long time ago, it was in my scrapbook-folder...2.I like your tutorials and visual inspiration a lot and since we were pregnant in the same time; I love to read about your family to.3. I'm a mother of 2 (11m and 6y), I work outside of my home for 32hours a week. 37y and married.

I prefer blogs that have some variation...and those that use their own images-- not just picking up other people's images from photo sharing sites. Love the vintage, sewing, crafty stuff, anecdotes....

I am 41, married, new blogger, part time manager of a chic hotel, childless, lover of all things vintage, crafty and otherwise inspiring.

1. I think I would say your blog is a mix of visual inspiration, family and design, but I'm not sure..

2. I'd love to see more craft projects & tutorials. I *love* your style, and your crafts are always so lovely and pretty!

3. I'm 18, almost a college student (eeek! it sounds SO weird to think of me as a 'college student', especially because English is not my mother tongue and the word 'college' has weird associations for me... makes me think of those colleges in movies... :) ) female and single.

Hi,1. Your blog is a craft blog to me.2. I love the tutorials!3. I'm from Belgium, Europe. I'm 26 and have a lovely babyson Lou with my big love Stijn. I can't remember how I found your blog but i love it! I wish you all the luck with everything!

1. in my blog reader program i have you listed as "crafty blogs"2. i love the mix you have going now but i will say every time you post a tutorial or pictures of projects you are working on i get more excited than usual to read it!3. 25/reporter and craft booth owner/female/non-wife and non-mom (yet haha)

Your blog is one of my favorites, and one I really look forward to seeing pop up in my feeds!

1. Hard one to classify - I've been putting my blogs into folders in Google Reader, and yours is one I haven't categorized yet. "Crafty Inspirational" is a good label I saw someone else say, or "Crafty Mama."

2. You have a perfect mix of topics now! Keep it up! :)

3. I'm a 28 year old married mama of a 2 year old with another baby on the way. I work 4 days a week at a desk job, and am home with my daughter on Fridays. I took up sewing about a year ago and got totally hooked, and am always hunting for tutorials/inspiration/handmade ideas.

1. a lifestyle blog2. I like the mix...photos, crafts, tutorials, home decor, family....If you love it, I appreciate the peak at your life.3. I'm 20-30 taken(not married, but might as well be) female, no human kiddos, just a small petting zoo

1.I would classify it as (my favorite) inspiration crafty blog. 2. I love reading about your family and seeing all the pictures. It feels "friendly" to read the blog. More tutorials would be fun though!3. I'm a part time teacher with a part time etsy shop; age 22. Engaged, no kiddos, but two dogs if that counts ;-)

Love your blog...it's one of my daily reads!I would classify it as a all of the above. I love your vintage, crafty inspiration the most.I am 29...almost 30...yikesA wife and stay at home mama to 2 little kiddos (ages 2 and 4)Your blog brightens my day!!!Thank you!xoxo

Love your blog!1) I think you blog about things your love. . . which is why I like your blog. . . because it represents different things in your life (but I really love the crafting tutorials)2) I like the mix :)3) I am in my twenties and my hubby and I are expecting our first in November then I will be a SAHM.

you're already had a ton of response... it's obvious when first visiting your blog what's important to you: family & crafting.

i live in springfield, as well so i love reading about the real life and when you mention something/somewhere knowing exactly what you're talking about! it's kind of neat.

i'm a sucker for a good real, life blog instead of something that is JUST crafting, food, home design, fashion etc. i think you have a nice balance going on here. :) i enjoy reading and often find myself wishing i was as crafty as you!

1. Crafty/Family2. I like a mix of everything. I think your blog should reflect you so if your life involves all of those things, then bring it on!3. 30 years old, female, working woman, married and Moma to a 16 month old.

We'll I'll be very very honest here. I don't think I'd change one thing about your blog. I have been a fan for some time now, and have really enjoyed watching Ruby grow. I think your little man needs a little more time on the blog hahahaha.

I'd clasify it as Vintage know how with a crafty twist.

I'm 36 years young, married three sons (that's why I like seeing the girly stuff, boy stuff gets old)

I work full time.

I enjoy the pics and stuff most, but really love all things crafty, I'm a rubber stamper and hope to re-learn to sew soon.

I like that your blog is a mix, and that you don't feel the need to focus on one topic. It's one of my favorites - I'm actually not behind in my google reader! I don't think that you need to change it at all...

1. i have a big list of links on my blog under a title of 'arts, inspiration, etc.' which is where i'd put you! pretty vague though...i just don't like to categorize things! so many blogs are so versatile.

2. i honestly get annoyed seeing a zillion pictures of bloggers' kids over and over, but that's your choice if you want, and i'm sure lots of people love it! anecdotes are good though. and i love inspiration posts.

3. i'm a 21 year old female, college student, engaged & living with my fiance but not married yet!

3. 28, went to OBU with you :) Married, grad student. Hi! BTW I just came across your blog within the past couple of days and am loving it!! You're creativity is awesome! I'm totally doing the clipboard wall :)

I love your blog. It has made me feel like I can be interesting, and enjoy hobbies, crafts..without just feeling like an old married woman. haha. I am only 36, but still. I have 2 children, am married, and work part time as a nurse. I have started back to school part time for my RN degree. I love your blog for the personal aspect of it with tidbits of your family life, but also craft tutorials. It is a wonderful mix of all great, fun, stylish, cute things.

Have you heard enough after 195 comments? WOW! ;) Here's my entry if you're not tired of a kajillion comments.1. I would classify your blog as *a modern, crafty mom sharing her beautiful life with the world.* Is that a category? 2. I love your craft tutorials. I also love your family anecdotes. Oh! I got it! I also love your wardrobe style. Maybe more of those? Like, random shots of you running around town with the kidlets, but doing it stylishly. I hope that makes sense.3. I am a 27 year old stay at home crafty mom. After I graduated from college, my hubby and I opted for me to stay home with the kidlets. I have 3 daughters: 6, 4, and 9 months.I LOVE your blog, girl.

I have your blog filed under the "Crafty Blogs" folder in my favorites. I think you're definitely a crafty girl!

I love reading your blog because its bright and cheery. I found your blog at a very sad point in my life. My brother passed away in January and I needed something happy to read every day. I LOVE all the posts about your kids and hubby. You're the cutest little family!

I also love hearing about Red Velvet Art and all the upcoming classes. I was able to take the "Tell Your Story" art journaling class, and plan on taking your "Home Ec" class. I'm really excited!

I was a student when I started reading your blog. Currently, I am not in school and I plan on taking a year off to get married and have a life! I just turned 30 in April.

My immediate thought was 'inspirational crafty', then after pondering on why I especially love your blog, the word that came to mind was 'genuine' - you seem to have a very natural 'real' way of sharing your creativity - I like that!I personally love the mixture of stuff on your blog.I am 40 and live in the UK with my husband of 18 years and my 3 beautiful girls, aged 13,11 and 7 years. My current creative passion is crochet.